Poco C85 vs Redmi Note 13R
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Redmi Note 13R
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5030 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.